Community Policing is an organization-wide philosophy and management approach practiced by the Boonton Police Department that promotes:
Community engagement
Community, government and police partnerships
Proactive problem solving
Purpose
The purpose of promoting these items is to address the causes of crime, fear of crime and other community issues.
Policing Officers
Having Community Policing Officers provides citizens a better opportunity to voice concerns and promotes creativity of the officers. It allows officers to work with residents and community workers to find new solutions to old problems.
Boonton Community Policing Programs & Events
CPR & Basic First Aid Classes
SRT 5k & Children 1-Mile Fun Run
Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Ice cream voucher program for children wearing helmets
Coffee with a Cop
Child seat installations
Project Lifesaver
Youth Police Academy
National Night Out
Rescue task force & enhanced lock-down training Program
Halloween Safety Program
Quarterly Community Night Open House with Police Chief
Law Enforcement Against Drugs (formerly DARE)
Hope One NARCAN Training & Event (in partnerships with Sheriff's Office)
No Shave November - raising money for families in need (2017: $12k)
Homecoming Heroes, Support our Veterans March
Risks of Vaping Symposium in partnership with Chief Mayhood, Sheriff Gannon & Rec Department
Request an Event, Program or Meeting
The Boonton Police Department is committed to transparency and meaningful connections with the public it serves. If you have an idea for a program / event or would like to schedule an existing program for yourself or a group, Please contact Chief Mayhood at (973) 402-0371 or dmayhood26@boontonpolice.org.
